Yes, FEMA actually uses Waffle Houses to gauge the severity of hurricane damage.
Find out more from Iowa's Waffle House Index expert Zachary Oren Smith on the newest episode of Cornhole Champions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv0eS3j4RZs&t=16s
It's a long road to get elected, and it's not a bad thing if it takes a few tries.
Listen to the newest episode of Cornhole Champions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv0eS3j4RZs&t=46s
Gov. Reynolds is getting a lot of heat from her own party. Find out why on the latest episode of Cornhole Champions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r__tByhQwWA&t=3s
Governor Kim Reynolds vetoed a Republican bill restricting pipeline eminent domain, triggering angry responses from GOP lawmakers who are now threatening to kill her remaining legislative agenda. On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amy Rivers, and Avery Staker talk through the infighting and how it could show up in future legislative sessions.
Also on this episode… Bohannan to take another swing at unseating Miller-Meeks… Which hands are up in Iowa’s race for governor… Iowa AG Bird going after law enforcement in Winneshiek…
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*SHOW RUNDOWN:*
00:00 - Show Intro - Kim Reynolds' Carbon Pipeline Veto Sparks GOP Civil War
02:30 - Anti-Pipeline Mass Protests - Public Outcry at Iowa Legislature
04:21 - Political Calculation - Republicans Feel Safe to Attack Reynolds
05:30 - Veto Override Challenges - Senate Numbers Don't Add Up
09:00 - Ethanol Deal Follow-up - Legislative Sessions Ahead
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Iowans deserve housing protections. That should not be a high bar to hit.
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Thousands of Iowans gathered across the state for the No Kings protests on Saturday, June 14. Here are a few thoughts and scenes from Iowa City.
Three terms for me but not for thee.
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Pro-life, huh?
Corporations are pulling out of Pride, but many organizers are saying we don't need 'em anyways.
Catch the full conversation on the latest episode of Cornhole Champions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_VFQmi7uis&t=5s
Trump is deploying Marines to LA. Marine vet and US Senate candidate Nathan Sage says that's "f**king insane."
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